UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le explained

UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le
Promotion:Ultimate Fighting Championship
Venue:CotaiArena
City:Macau, SAR, China
Attendance:7,022[1]

UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le (also known as UFC Fight Night 48) was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship held on August 23, 2014, at the CotaiArena in Macau.[2]

Background

The event was headlined by a middleweight bout between Michael Bisping and Cung Le.[3]

It was the third event that the organization had hosted in the CotaiArena following in November 2012 and The Ultimate Fighter China Finale: Kim vs. Hathaway in March 2014.

Also featured on the card was the featherweight final from between Ning Guangyou and Jianping Yang, which was originally expected to take place at The Finale for the inaugural season.[4] [5]

Dong Hyun Kim was expected to face Héctor Lombard at the event. However, Lombard pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Tyron Woodley.[6]

Alberto Mina was expected to face Sheldon Westcott at the event. However, in the days leading up to the event, Westcott pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Shinsho Anzai.[7]

Results

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Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses:[9]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: UFC Fight Night 48 draws attendance of 7,022, announced as sellout. MMAjunkie.com. August 23, 2014.
  2. Web site: UFC returns to China with Bisping vs, Le. ufc.com. Staff. 2014-05-25. 2014-05-25.
  3. Web site: Michael Bisping Vs Cung Le To Headline August UFC Event In Macau. fightofthenight.com. Jason Henderson. 2014-05-26. 2014-05-26.
  4. Web site: TUF: China featherweight final postponed due to injury. mmafighting.com. Guilherme Cruz. 2014-02-24. 2014-02-24.
  5. Web site: Yang Jianping vs. Ning Guangyou tourney final set for UFC Fight Night 48. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2014-06-25. 2014-06-25.
  6. Web site: Tyron Woodley in for Hector Lombard, meets Dong Hyun Kim at UFC Fight Night 48. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2014-06-24. 2014-06-24.
  7. Web site: UFC signs Shinsho Anzai as late replacement to face Alberto Mina in Macau. bloodyelbow.com. Anton Tabuena. 2014-08-13. 2014-08-13.
  8. Web site: UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le. Ultimate Fighting Championship. 2014-05-25.
  9. Web site: UFC Fight Night 48 bonuses: No $50,000 'Fight of the Night' awards. Staff. mmajunkie.com. 2014-08-23. 2014-08-23.